If a 特定技能 worker leaves a company for company-side reasons and changes jobs, what happens with the gap period and submission of a health examination certificate?

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Who this article is forAn enquiry from the applicant himself or herself, who works under 特定技能, about leaving a company because of worsening business results and moving to another company.

What is this enquiry about?

An enquiry from the applicant himself or herself, who works under 特定技能, about leaving a company because of worsening business results and moving to another company.

Is it all right to have a gap between leaving and the new employment contract?

A gap of about half a month between leaving and the new employment contract is not a problem, but an application for permission to change status of residence is required.

Leaving on September 15 and starting the employment contract with the new company on October 1 is not a problem. Because the accepting organization changes, an application for permission to change status of residence must be made.

What should I do if preparing the change application takes time?

If preparation takes time, apply for 「特定活動」 for preparing the transition.

If preparing the change application takes time, please apply for 「特定活動」 for preparing the transition.

If I was dismissed, is there a document I should ask the former company to issue?

If the departure is due to dismissal, it is desirable to have the former company issue a certificate of departure stating dismissal.

If the departure is due to dismissal, it is desirable to have the former company issue a certificate of departure stating dismissal.

Must I submit a health examination certificate?

The health examination certificate is a required document. If you cannot receive it, take the examination again.

The health examination certificate is a required document. If you cannot receive the data from the former company, please take the examination again.

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